2009 BMW M5 vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 BMW M5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2003 Ford Mustang. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M5 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang.
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2009 BMW M5 | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M5 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |