2006 BMW 323 vs. 2000 Ford Artic

To start off, 2006 BMW 323 is newer by 6 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, 2006 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2000 Ford Artic. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Artic.

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, 2000 Ford Artic (325 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Artic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 323. 2000 Ford Artic has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 323 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.

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