2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2005 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, 2007 BMW 525 (400 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mustang | 2007 BMW 525 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Mustang | 525 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |