2012 BMW X5 vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1995 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1995 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X5 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW X5 | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | X5 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2580 mm |
