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 |
