2006 BMW 745 vs. 1968 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 BMW 745 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 10 more horse power than 2006 BMW 745. (325 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 745.
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, 2006 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Mustang. (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 745 | 1968 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 745 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 7010 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 335 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 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 | 5050 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2750 mm |
