2009 BMW 335 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 182 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (522 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 335 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 105.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1628 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |