2008 BMW 550 vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 550 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (438 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2008 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 9 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (515 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 550. 2008 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2013 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 | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 438 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1651 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |