2009 BMW 135 vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 171 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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 135 (407 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 135 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
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 | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 326 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 61 L |