2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 BMW M3
To start off, 2010 BMW M3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M3 weights approximately 582 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. 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, 2010 BMW M3 (400 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 2010 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2010 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | M3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 63 L |
