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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (202 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang.
Because 2008 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 will offer significantly more control. 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 (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 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 | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
