2007 BMW 523 vs. 1999 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 8 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 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 155 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, 1999 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 523 | 1999 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 523 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
