2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 433 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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | 535 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3801 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
