2008 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 8 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford Mustang (326 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 330 2005 Ford Mustang
Make BMW Ford
Model 330 Mustang
Year Released 2008 2005
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 4015 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 228 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 326 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1505 kg 1497 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.1 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 61 L


 

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