2007 BMW 320 vs. 1966 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 281 kg more than 1966 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, 2007 BMW 320 (330 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 1966 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6385 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |