2001 BMW 318 vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2001 BMW 318 and 2001 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 28 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang.
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, 2001 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318. 2001 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 3801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1412 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |