2005 BMW 545 vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 545 (326 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1197 kg more than 2005 BMW 545.
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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 545 | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 545 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1665 kg | 2862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
