1975 BMW 315 vs. 1969 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Mustang (217 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 155 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. 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.
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1975 BMW 315 | 1969 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 315 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 4731 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |