Ford Probe 1993 vs BMW 3 series 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 118 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Ford Probe engine produces 32 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Ford Probe reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford Probe is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Probe consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Ford Probe over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Probe consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Probe) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.37 m | |
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Ford Probe is larger, but lower. Ford Probe is 15 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of Ford Probe is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 435 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Probe is 1.2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Ford Probe can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3000 | |
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