2002 BMW 332 vs. 2000 Ford Artic

To start off, 2002 BMW 332 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Artic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Artic would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Artic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2000 Ford Artic. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Artic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 357 kg more than 2000 Ford Artic. 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, 2002 BMW 332 (330 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Artic. (325 Nm). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Artic. 2000 Ford Artic has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 332 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 332 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Artic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 BMW 332 2000 Ford Artic
Make BMW Ford
Model 332 Artic
Year Released 2002 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3201 cc 3998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 338 HP 128 HP
Engine RPM 7900 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 325 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1655 kg 1298 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5240 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 3200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 68 L


 

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