2005 BMW 730 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 313 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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang. 2005 BMW 730 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. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 59 L |
