1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1999 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 BMW Coupe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW Coupe.
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, 1999 Ford Mustang (298 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW Coupe. (251 Nm). This means 1999 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW Coupe. 1999 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW Coupe has manual transmission. 1975 BMW Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW Coupe | 1999 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Coupe | Mustang |
Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 298 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |