1996 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW Z4 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW Z4 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1996 Ford Mustang. 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Mustang | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Mustang | Z4 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2497 mm |