1984 BMW M6 vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 12 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 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 22 kg more than 1984 BMW M6.
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, 1972 Ford Mustang (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW M6. (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW M6 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M6 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 5753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.8 mm |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1527 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |