1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 BMW 123
To start off, 2011 BMW 123 is newer by 39 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 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2011 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 159 kg more than 2011 BMW 123. 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 123. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 123.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 2011 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | 123 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5753 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 51 L |
