2006 BMW M6 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 2 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 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang.
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, 2006 BMW M6 (519 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (411 Nm). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M6 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M6 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
