1959 BMW 700 vs. 2006 Ford E-350
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1858 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 2006 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 700 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 2488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 132 L |
