2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 8 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2011 BMW Z4. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW Z4.
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, 2003 Ford Mustang (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW Z4. (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
