1973 BMW Touring vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1973 BMW Touring is newer by 1 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 456 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |
