2003 BMW 318 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2003 BMW 318 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2003 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 318 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1971 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, 2003 BMW 318 (175 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 2003 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 318 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2003 | 1971 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 146 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |