2004 BMW 525 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1971 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, 2004 BMW 525 (410 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 2004 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 146 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2780 mm |