2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, 2012 BMW X1 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2012 BMW X1. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 20 kg more than 2012 BMW X1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 will offer significantly more control. 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 (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X1. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X1.
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2005 Ford Mustang | 2012 BMW X1 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Mustang | X1 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4454 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1798 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1545 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 61 L |