2009 BMW 550 vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 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 62 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 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) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4603 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |