2001 BMW 530 vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 530 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mustang weights approximately 23 kg more than 2001 BMW 530.
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, 2001 BMW 530 (411 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 530 | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 325 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1603 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |