2001 BMW L7 vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2001 BMW L7 and 2001 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 BMW L7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW L7 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW L7 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW L7 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Mustang (414 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW L7. (350 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW L7. 2001 BMW L7 has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW L7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW L7 | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | L7 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 414 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1485 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |