2004 BMW 320 vs. 1996 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 237 kg more than 2004 BMW 320. 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (386 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 320 | 1996 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1547 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |