2007 BMW 320 vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (188 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320. 2003 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |