2008 BMW 135 vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 BMW 135 is newer by 2 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 135 weights approximately 340 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang. 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, 2008 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 135 | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 135 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 61 L |
