2009 BMW 525 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 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 5,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (187 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 133 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5495 cc | 3801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |