1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 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 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 520 weights approximately 340 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.
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, 2011 BMW 520 (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang. 2011 BMW 520 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. 2011 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 2011 BMW 520 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Mustang | 520 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4090 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |