1999 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Mustang (256 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 43 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Ford Mustang (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125. 2010 BMW 125 has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 125 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Mustang | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | 125 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 53 L |
