2009 BMW 550 vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2009 BMW 550 and 2009 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (395 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550.
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 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (240 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4600 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |