2007 BMW 530 vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (187 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 348 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang. 2001 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 3801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1412 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |