2007 BMW 650 vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 650 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (412 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 BMW 650. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Ford Mustang (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 650 | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 650 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 412 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 528 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1635 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |