2008 BMW 118 vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 118 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 419 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford Mustang (326 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 61 L |