1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1998 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1998 Ford Mustang is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 3.3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 3.3 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 3.3 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1998 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 104 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 3.3. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 3.3. 1976 BMW 3.3 has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 BMW 3.3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 BMW 3.3 | 1998 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 3.3 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |