2010 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mustang weights approximately 163 kg more than 2012 BMW 120. 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, 2012 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Mustang | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | 120 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1603 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 51 L |
