2007 BMW 730 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 BMW 730 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,931 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 730 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 730 weights approximately 433 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 730 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3931 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1387 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 61 L |