2004 BMW 116 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2004 BMW 116 and 2004 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2004 BMW 116. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 238 kg more than 2004 BMW 116. 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (411 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 116. (153 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 116 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 116 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
