2003 BMW M3 vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW M3 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW M3 (342 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mustang. (315 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mustang weights approximately 218 kg more than 2003 BMW M3.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW M3. (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW M3 | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
