2002 BMW 330 vs. 1981 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (173 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Ford Mustang (332 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (237 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330.

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