2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 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 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7. (311 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 weights approximately 461 kg more than 2004 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 Ford Mustang (529 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7. (447 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | ActiveHybrid 7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 2123 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 76 L |
