2008 BMW 525 vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 197 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 (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 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 | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |