2008 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2008 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 325.
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 Ford Mustang (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 325 | 2007 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 105.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |