1998 BMW 320 vs. 1994 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 4 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1994 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 110 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, 1994 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 320. 1998 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 1994 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2169 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |