2009 BMW M3 vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 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 M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 112 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
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 M3 (401 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
