2009 BMW 328 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 9 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 328 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |