1999 BMW 740 vs. 2011 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2011 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mustang (412 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1999 BMW 740. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 348 kg more than 2011 Ford Mustang.
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, 1999 BMW 740 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Mustang. (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Mustang. 1999 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 BMW 740 | 2011 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 740 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3899 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 412 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 528 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2720 mm |