2008 BMW 320 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 8 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 207 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (447 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (200 Nm). This means 2000 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 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
