1991 BMW 318 vs. 1988 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1991 BMW 318 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 14 kg more than 1991 BMW 318.
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, 1988 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 318. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 318 | 1988 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1991 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |