2008 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Ford Mustang

To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 and 2008 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330.

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, 2008 Ford Mustang (441 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 330 2008 Ford Mustang
Make BMW Ford
Model 330 Mustang
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 315 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 441 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 245 km/hour 225 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors


 

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