1995 BMW 318 vs. 1999 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 167 kg more than 1999 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, 1995 BMW 318 (200 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 1995 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 318 | 1999 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 160 Nm |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1208 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |