2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 5 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, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 515 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, 2005 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2010 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | 535 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
