2005 BMW 520 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 BMW 520 is newer by 1 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 3,931 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 BMW 520. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 520 weights approximately 283 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 (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 520 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3931 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1387 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |