2007 BMW 120 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 37 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (408 Nm) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (200 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 120 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 408 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |