2009 BMW M5 vs. 1968 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 BMW M5 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M5 (500 HP) has 165 more horse power than 1968 Ford Mustang. (335 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1968 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, 1968 Ford Mustang (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M5. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M5 | 1968 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M5 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 7010 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 335 HP |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
