2009 BMW 335 vs. 2008 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 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, 2009 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 335 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |