2000 BMW Z8 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang

To start off, both 2000 BMW Z8 and 2000 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z8 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang.

Compare all specifications:

2000 BMW Z8 2000 Ford Mustang
Make BMW Ford
Model Z8 Mustang
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4939 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 400 HP 190 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 298 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 2750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 96.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.4:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1585 kg 1390 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 59 L


 

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