2010 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, both 2010 Ford Mustang and 2010 BMW 118 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mustang weights approximately 208 kg more than 2010 BMW 118. 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 Ford Mustang (440 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Mustang | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | 118 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1603 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 51 L |
