2006 BMW 730 vs. 1999 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 727 kg more than 1999 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 BMW 730 (300 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang. 2006 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 730 | 1999 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 160 Nm |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1208 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |