1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 BMW 528
To start off, 2010 BMW 528 is newer by 38 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 528 weights approximately 214 kg more than 1972 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 528 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 528 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 528. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 2010 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | 528 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2888 mm |
