2009 BMW M3 vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1995 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, 2009 BMW M3 (400 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Mustang. (386 Nm). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M3 | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 4947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 386 Nm |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |