2008 BMW 523 vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 523 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (414 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 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 | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 523 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
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 | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |