2006 BMW 650 vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 650 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (395 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 BMW 650. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 650.
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 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (240 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang. 2009 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 650 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 650 | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 650 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |