2005 BMW 740 vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 BMW 740. (328 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 457 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 740 | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 740 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |