2010 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mustang weights approximately 98 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. 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, 2010 Ford Mustang (440 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320. 2008 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Mustang | 2008 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | 320 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1603 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 63 L |
