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BMW Z4 vs Ford Mustang

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BMW Z4
BMW Z4

$69,900 - $84,975

2019 price

Ford Mustang
Ford Mustang

$54,990 - $92,990

2023 price

Summary

2019 BMW Z4
2023 Ford Mustang
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

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Fuel Efficiency
6.5L/100km (combined)

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Seating
2

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Dislikes
  • A bit too serious to be fun
  • SUV-like interior
  • Ownership could be better

  • No confirmed specifications yet
  • A lot of carry over elements in the cabin
  • V8 engine is very thirsty
2019 BMW Z4 Summary

I remember the first Bond film I ever watched.

I was about eight or nine years old, and it was GoldenEye on VHS. In that film, Pierce Brosnan drove a BMW Z3 convertible, which obviously oozed cool.

I didn’t know at the time that it was just a little bit weird that he wasn’t driving an Aston Martin for the entire duration of the movie, but it didn’t matter, that drop-top Beamer with its radar and missiles imprinted itself on my mind.

As such, I’ve always had a soft spot for BMW’s 'zed' range, so I was quite keen to helm this new one as it came through the CarsGuide office, especially since it shares its underpinnings with the new Toyota Supra.

So, is the new Z4 a case of never meet your heroes? Or did it make me feel a little bit like a secret agent? Read on to find out.

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2023 Ford Mustang Summary

The Ford Mustang is having a mid-life crisis.

Since the first pony car launched back in 1965 it has grown over the years and begun to appeal to an older, wealthier demographic than the original, youthful audience Ford attracted.

So, for this latest seventh-generation model, the Blue Oval has tried to make this Mustang have more appeal for a younger buyer.

What does that ultimately mean? In 2023 that's not a more powerful V8 or racing stripes (although it has both of those things) but instead a more hi-tech 'Stang.

Ford has borrowed elements from the all-electric Mustang Mach-E to give the coupe and convertible a fresh look and feel.

But don't worry if you're one of the existing Mustang fans, because they've not only kept the bits you really love - like the V8 - but have added an all-new hero model.

The four-cylinder EcoBoost and V8 GT remain and Ford has introduced the Dark Horse, a new permanent flagship for the line-up based on the limited edition Mach 1 from the previous generation.

While it's hailed as the seven-generation model and has some major changes, the reality is this new Mustang shares a lot in common with the previous model.

Which isn't unsurprising in the current automotive climate, as demand for petrol-powered performance cars remains uneven and Ford needs to invest billions into new electric vehicles.

So, to save on development costs this latest pony car features updated powertrains, a carry-over platform and a facelifted-rather-than-redesigned interior. But there's still a lot to talk about with this new Mustang, so let's dive in.

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