2006 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Ford Mustang

To start off, both 2006 BMW 330 and 2006 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 446 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (868 Nm) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (410 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 330 2006 Ford Mustang
Make BMW Ford
Model 330 Mustang
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2993 cc 4606 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 201 HP 0 HP
Torque 410 Nm 868 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1690 kg 1244 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 61 L


 

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