BMW Serija 3 E21 or Ford Mustang II?

1975–1983 vs 1974–1978 · Sedan vs Hatchback 3-door/Coupe

In short

Length: Serija 3 E21 4,355 mm, Mustang II 4,445 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: Serija 3 E21 425 l, Mustang II 260 l.
Lowest consumption: Serija 3 E21 8.1 l/100 km, Mustang II 10.5 l/100 km.
Power: Serija 3 E21 55–105 kW, Mustang II 65–102 kW.
Standard equipment: Serija 3 E21 13 items (Base), Mustang II 14 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW Serija 3 E211975–1983 · 6 engines · Base, S-PaketSpecifications →Listings →

Ford Mustang II1974–1978 · 3 engines · Base, Ghia, Mach 1, King CobraSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW Serija 3 E211975–1983no listings	Ford Mustang II1974–1978no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,355 mm	Length4,445 mm
Width	Width1,610 mm	Width1,786 mm
Height	Height1,380 mm	Height1,275 mm–1,280 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,563 mm	Wheelbase2,438 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm	Ground clearance140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume425 l	Trunk volume250 l–260 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,010 kg–1,180 kg	Curb weight1,180 kg–1,360 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank58 l	Fuel tank61 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1975–1983	Production years1974–1978
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Coupe
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines3
Power	Power55–105 kW (75–143 hp)	Power65–102 kW (88–139 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.3	Displacement (l)2.3–4.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.1 l/100 km · 315	Lowest consumption10.5 l/100 km · 2.3
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 323i	Best 0–100 km/h10.5 s · 5.0 V8
Top speed	Top speed190 km/h	Top speed175 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim13 · Base	Items in the base trim14 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim20 · S-Paket	Items in the top trim19 · King Cobra
Equipment · Comfort1 · 1
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 6
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
4 Seats	4 Seats—	4 Seats✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Tinted Windows	Tinted Windows✓	Tinted Windows✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights✓
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels✓	R13 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 3 E21 or Ford Mustang II?

Length: Ford Mustang II 4,445 mm, BMW Serija 3 E21 4,355 mm (a 90 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,438 vs 2,563 mm. Boot: 260 vs 425 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 3 E21 or Ford Mustang II?

The most frugal BMW Serija 3 E21 uses 8.1 l/100 km (315); the most frugal Ford Mustang II 10.5 l/100 km (2.3).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 3 E21 or Ford Mustang II?

The strongest BMW Serija 3 E21 makes 105 kW (143 hp) (323i); the strongest Ford Mustang II 102 kW (139 hp) (5.0 V8).

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