2020 Ford Mustang vs Subaru BRZ
There are few things in life as good as a Ford Mustang. Dollar for dollar, it is one of the best cars in its class. Driving down the streets of Fayetteville in a 2020 Mustang is quite the treat. To show you what we mean, we’ll compare the 2020 Ford Mustang with the Subaru BRZ. Both are sports cars, but one is far sportier than the other.
Price: 2020 Ford Mustang
The Mustang’s roots stem from the idea that a sports car can be affordable for everyone. You can see that this idea lives on today, with a price tag that starts at just $26,670. For that price, you get the base engine—a 310-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder paired with six-speed manual transmission, plus standard features such as these: leather-wrapped steering wheel, proximity keyless entry, rearview camera, six-speaker stereo, voice-controlled SYNC infotainment system, WiFi hotspot, Ford's MyKey safety system, and the FordPass Connect smartphone system.
The Subaru BRZ is a little more out of reach, starting at $28,845. With that, you get a 2-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 205 horsepower and 156 pound-feet of torque under the hood, as well as standard features that include limited-slip differential, Starlink infotainment system, 7-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, navigation system, two USB ports, Bluetooth, eight-speaker stereo, satellite radio, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, proximity keyless entry, and rearview camera. While the BRZ has more features, the engine is significantly weaker and the price tag is higher than we’d expect.
Engine Options: 2020 Ford Mustang
This is where the Ford Mustang really pulls away from the competition. We mentioned how the 310-horsepower base engine in the Mustang is more powerful than the 205-horsepower engine under the BRZ’s hood. Well, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. While the Mustang offers three different engines to choose from, the BRZ only has one option. Indeed, the Mustang runs the gamut of engine options topping out with the Shelby GT500’s 760-horsepower V8. So, whether you get the base engine or the best that money can buy, the Mustang wins this category either way.
Coupes like the Subaru BRZ tend to run small compared to the Ford Mustang. And it’s something to consider. Because while neither one has a roomy back seat, you don’t want a cramped driver’s seat. The Ford Mustang has half an inch more front headroom than the BRZ, two and a half more inches of front legroom, and a wider cabin overall. We guarantee you’ll feel a difference. That spaciousness extends into the trunk. While the Ford Mustang offers a trunk that measures 13.5 cubic feet, the trunk on the Subaru BRZ is almost half that, measuring just 6.9 cubes.
Come see the difference between the Ford Mustang and the Subaru BRZ at your local LaFayette Ford dealer.