2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 BMW 630
To start off, 2005 BMW 630 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 630 weights approximately 284 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 630. 2005 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 2005 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | 630 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
