2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (188 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2003 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, 2010 BMW 120 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | 120 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3801 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |
