1973 BMW 3 vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1973 BMW 3. (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 321 kg more than 1973 BMW 3. 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 Ford Mustang (380 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 3. (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3 | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 3 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1591 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
