2008 BMW 540 vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 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 102 kg more than 2010 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, both vehicles can yield 440 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 BMW 540 | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 540 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4600 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 315 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1603 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |