2008 BMW 120 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 8 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 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 145 kg more than 2008 BMW 120.
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 (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120. 2000 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 120 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 201 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |