1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 40 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, 2012 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 2012 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, 2012 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | 118 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| 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 | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 51 L |
