2009 BMW 635 vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 BMW 635 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 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 635 (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (187 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 635 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 635 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 635 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 635 | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 635 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
