2009 BMW 328 vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 BMW 328. (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 328.
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, 2006 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 328 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |