1978 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 BMW X6
To start off, 2013 BMW X6 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,395 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X6 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X6 weights approximately 955 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 will offer significantly more control. 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 BMW X6 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Mustang | 2013 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | X6 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2195 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2933 mm |
