2008 BMW 320 vs. 1968 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 174 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (161 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320.
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, 1968 Ford Mustang (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 1968 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 7010 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 335 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 597 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 101.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |