1994 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 BMW M3
To start off, 2013 BMW M3 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M3 (408 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1994 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M3 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1994 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, 2013 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Mustang | 2013 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | M3 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4618 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2761 mm |
