2004 BMW 730 vs. 2011 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2011 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 730 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mustang (412 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2004 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 103 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Ford Mustang (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 730. 2004 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 730 | 2011 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 412 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 528 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |