1960 BMW 700 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 700 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (222 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 1951 kg more than 1960 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 700 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 700 | E-Series |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.38:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 150 L |
