1977 BMW 520 vs. 1999 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 357 kg more than 1999 Ford Mustang.
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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1999 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 160 Nm |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1208 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |