2009 BMW 135 vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 135 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2013 Ford Mustang. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 330 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 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Mustang. (380 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Mustang. 2009 BMW 135 has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 135 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 135 | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 135 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 61 L |