2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 BMW M3
To start off, 2012 BMW M3 is newer by 7 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, 2012 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW M3 weights approximately 388 kg more than 2005 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, 2012 BMW M3 (400 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 2012 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2012 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | M3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 63 L |
