2009 BMW 525 vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 147 kg more than 2010 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, 2009 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1603 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |