2009 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
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 Ford Mustang (435 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2008 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4606 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 435 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |