2009 BMW 120 vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 120 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mustang weights approximately 218 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. 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, 2009 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 120 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 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 | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 61 L |
