2004 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 163 kg more than 2005 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, 2004 BMW 525 (410 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 326 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |