1991 BMW 518 vs. 1969 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1991 BMW 518 is newer by 22 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, 1969 Ford Mustang (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1991 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 256 kg more than 1991 BMW 518. 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, 1969 Ford Mustang (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 518. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 518 | 1969 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 518 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1991 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |