1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 BMW 118
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 65 kg more than 2008 BMW 118.
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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang. 2008 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 2008 BMW 118 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Mustang | 118 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4090 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 51 L |