2007 BMW 330 vs. 1969 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 189 kg more than 1969 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1969 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |