2000 BMW 328 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 BMW 328 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2000 BMW 328. (192 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 27 kg more than 2000 BMW 328. 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 328. (279 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 328 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 328 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2801 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 503 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |