2005 BMW 330 vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2001 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, 2005 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (407 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |