2001 BMW 318 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 40 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. 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 Ford Mustang (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |
