2004 BMW 316 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2004 BMW 316 and 2004 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 316 weights approximately 77 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (298 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 316. (175 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 316 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 298 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |