2009 BMW 550 vs. 2001 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2001 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 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 550 2001 Ford Mustang
Make BMW Ford
Model 550 Mustang
Year Released 2009 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 4601 cc
Horse Power 362 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 491 Nm 410 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.3 mm 90 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
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 Tank Capacity 70 L 59 L


 

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