Ford Mustang vs Subaru BRZ
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
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 461,271 | RM 249,245✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Sports Car | Sports Car |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,261 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Power | 313 hp✓ | 234 hp |
| Torque | 432 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 233 km/h✓ | 226 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.8 L/100km | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 408 L✓ | 226 L |
| Fuel tank | 59 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 641✓ | RM 767 |
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.
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
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.