2008 BMW 523 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 523 weights approximately 192 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (447 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 523 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 523 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 447 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2580 mm |