2007 BMW 325 vs. 1969 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Mustang (217 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1969 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.
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2007 BMW 325 | 1969 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 4731 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 41 L |