2010 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 BMW 523
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 523 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mustang weights approximately 38 kg more than 2009 BMW 523. 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, 2010 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523. 2009 BMW 523 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Mustang | 2009 BMW 523 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | 523 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1603 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
