1995 BMW S3 vs. 1968 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 BMW S3 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Ford Mustang. (335 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1968 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, 1968 Ford Mustang (597 Nm) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW S3 | 1968 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | S3 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 7010 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 335 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 597 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |