1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1996 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mustang. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (386 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Pickster. (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Pickster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 1996 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Pickster | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
