2012 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 120 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (412 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mustang weights approximately 75 kg more than 2011 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 Ford Mustang (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Mustang | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | 120 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 412 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 528 Nm | 300 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 | 1635 kg | 1560 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 51 L |
