2007 BMW 323 vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 BMW 323 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 414 more horse power than 2007 BMW 323. (176 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 323 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 323. 2007 BMW 323 has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 323 | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 323 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5400 cc |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 590 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 728 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |