2008 BMW 540 vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 159 kg more than 2003 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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 540 | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 540 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4601 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
