2004 BMW 730 vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 BMW 730 is newer by 1 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 730 weights approximately 214 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 730 | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |