2010 BMW Z4 vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW Z4 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 BMW Z4. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 85 kg more than 2010 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 BMW Z4 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Mustang. (380 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW Z4 | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Z4 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2497 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
