2007 BMW 335 vs. 2008 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 335 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 BMW 335. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 335.

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, 2008 Ford Mustang (441 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 335.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 335 2008 Ford Mustang
Make BMW Ford
Model 335 Mustang
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 302 HP 315 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 441 Nm
Torque RPM 1300 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 225 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Width 1380 mm 1890 mm


 

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