2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 408 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang. 2013 BMW 7 Series has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Mustang | 7 Series |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1973 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |