2009 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 and 2009 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 56 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 559 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 (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 120 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 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 | 154 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 61 L |