1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 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, 2011 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 44 kg more than 2011 BMW Z4.
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 Z4 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5753 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4242 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 55 L |
