1998 BMW 318 vs. 1991 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1991 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1991 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1998 | 1991 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |