2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 2004 BMW 316

To start off, 2004 BMW 316 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford ST 460. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford ST 460 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 2004 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 316.

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 Ford ST 460 (178 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 316. (175 Nm). This means 2000 Ford ST 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 316. 2004 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford ST 460 has manual transmission. 2000 Ford ST 460 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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