2006 BMW 630 vs. 2006 Ford Mustang

To start off, both 2006 BMW 630 and 2006 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 630 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 630.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 630 2006 Ford Mustang
Make BMW Ford
Model 630 Mustang
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Convertible Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 254 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 434 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 10.1:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1760 kg 1715 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.6 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 61 L


 

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