2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 12 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 755 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 (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 7 Series. (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Mustang | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Mustang | 7 Series |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |