2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 BMW 335
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mustang | 2007 BMW 335 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Mustang | 335 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 63 L |