2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 11 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster 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, 2011 BMW 535 (600 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (414 Nm). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang. 2011 BMW 535 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. 2011 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | 535 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2968 mm |
