2009 BMW 120 vs. 1992 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1992 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 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1992 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 120 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |