2002 BMW 760 vs. 2008 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 760 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mustang weights approximately 702 kg more than 2002 BMW 760.
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, 2002 BMW 760 (601 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang. 2002 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 760 | 2008 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 760 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 601 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 20.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 61 L |
