1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 41 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 280 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang. 2013 BMW 5 Series 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. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1972 Ford Mustang | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Mustang | 5 Series |
Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
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 | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |