2007 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 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, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 21 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
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 (326 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
