2004 BMW 120 vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 120 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mustang weights approximately 242 kg more than 2004 BMW 120. 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, 2012 Ford Mustang (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 120. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 120 | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 120 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1627 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
