2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 400 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 610 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Because 2012 BMW 650 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 will offer significantly more control. 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 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang. 2012 BMW 650 has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford Mustang | 2012 BMW 650 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Mustang | 650 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |