2011 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mustang (412 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mustang weights approximately 347 kg more than 2012 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, 2011 Ford Mustang (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Mustang | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Mustang | 118 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 412 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 528 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 51 L |