2006 BMW 530 vs. 1968 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 134 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
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, 1968 Ford Mustang (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1968 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 7010 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 335 HP |
Torque | 480 Nm | 597 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |