2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible vs. 1996 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (350 HP) has 40 more horse power than 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible. (310 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible weights approximately 250 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (556 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible. (410 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible. 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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