Verdict
The Ford Mustang is the bigger, stronger and far pricier coupe at RM461,271, with 313 hp, 432 Nm and a 408-litre boot. The Subaru BRZ costs RM249,245, so the RM212,026 gap is huge, and it still gets rear-wheel drive, four seats and a proper manual gearbox. The Mustang suits buyers who want more shove and space from an automatic coupe; the BRZ is the purer, lighter-footprint buy with a 5-year warranty and a quoted 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Ford Mustang if you want the more powerful automatic coupe, with 313 hp, 432 Nm and a much larger 408-litre boot.
Pick the Subaru BRZ if you want the cheaper rear-wheel-drive manual, with a 5-year warranty and a lower RM249,245 entry price.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Mustang RM461,271; Subaru BRZ RM249,245
- Power and torque: Ford Mustang 313 hp/432 Nm; Subaru BRZ 234 hp/250 Nm
- Transmission: Ford Mustang conventional automatic; Subaru BRZ manual
- Size: Ford Mustang 4,784 mm long and 1,916 mm wide; Subaru BRZ 4,265 mm long and 1,775 mm wide
- Boot space: Ford Mustang 408 litres; Subaru BRZ 226 litres
- Warranty and road tax: Ford Mustang 3 years/RM641 yearly; Subaru BRZ 5 years/RM767 yearly
Mustang
- Much stronger 313 hp and 432 Nm output
- 408-litre boot is large for this pairing
- Lower yearly road tax at RM641
- Costs RM212,026 more than the BRZ
- Shorter 3-year warranty
- Much larger body at 4,784 mm long and 1,916 mm wide
BRZ
- Far lower RM249,245 price
- Manual gearbox with rear-wheel drive
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Lower output at 234 hp and 250 Nm
- Smaller 226-litre boot
- Higher yearly road tax at RM767
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM461,271 | RM249,245✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Sports Car | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM641✓ | RM767 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally-aspirated with Direct and Port Injection, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,261 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Horsepower | 313 hp✓ | 234 hp |
| Torque | 432 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 12.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 6R80 | — |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | Aisin |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.3 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9.8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 233 km/h✓ | 226 km/h |
| Co2 | 225 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,784 mm | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 1,916 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,371 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Weight | 1,692 kg | 1,289 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 408 litres✓ | 226 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/40R19 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/40R19 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Knee and Curtains | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side and Front Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available On Two Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Two Rear Passenger Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-xenon projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Seats | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | 8.0" SYNC 2 Radio CD/MP3 Player with 9 Speakers | 8" Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 8 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down With Anti-pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 100,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Mustang vs BRZ FAQ
Is the Ford Mustang or Subaru BRZ better?
The Ford Mustang is better for power, torque and boot space. The Subaru BRZ is better for price, warranty and manual-driver appeal. Both are petrol, rear-wheel-drive coupes with four seats.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Mustang costs RM212,026 more than the Subaru BRZ. That extra money buys more power, more torque, an automatic transmission, a bigger body and a much larger boot.
Which one is quicker?
Only the Subaru BRZ has a quoted 0-100 km/h time here, at 6.3 seconds. The Ford Mustang has more power and torque, and a higher 233 km/h top speed against the BRZ’s 226 km/h.