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 4,601 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 563 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
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 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (530 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | 650 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 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 | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
