2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 BMW 116
To start off, 2010 BMW 116 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2010 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 127 kg more than 2010 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, 2005 Ford Mustang (326 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 116. (260 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2010 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | 116 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 51 L |
