2007 BMW 130 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 3 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 221 kg more than 2007 BMW 130. 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 130. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
