2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 83 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mustang | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Mustang | 118 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 51 L |