2007 BMW 318 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 113 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318. 2000 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 318 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
