2009 BMW 130 vs. 1969 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 40 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, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1 kg more than 2009 BMW 130.
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, 2009 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang. 2009 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 130 | 1969 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Body Type | Hatchback | 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 | 261 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |