1998 BMW 320 vs. 1990 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1990 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, 1998 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 320 | 1990 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2169 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
| 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 | 1500 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
