2002 BMW 320 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2002 BMW 320 is newer by 2 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 320 weights approximately 97 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 Ford Mustang (447 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 320. (330 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 320 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 447 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |