1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 230 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | 120 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 503 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |
