2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 11 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 485 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, 2012 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (414 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang. 2012 BMW 740 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. 2012 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | 740 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 82 L |
