2007 BMW 325 vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (216 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 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 14 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325. 2007 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 502 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |