2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 BMW M3
To start off, 2012 BMW M3 is newer by 8 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW M3 weights approximately 81 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (434 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW M3. (400 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 2012 BMW M3 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Mustang | M3 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 75.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1424 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 17.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 63 L |