2008 BMW 550 vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 177 kg more than 1995 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 550 (490 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Mustang. (386 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Mustang. 2008 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4947 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 386 Nm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2580 mm |