2009 BMW M6 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 M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW M6 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2013 Ford Mustang. (414 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 418 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
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, 2013 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M6. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M6.
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2009 BMW M6 | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M6 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1698 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.5 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |