1972 BMW 520 vs. 2006 Ford E-250
To start off, 2006 Ford E-250 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-250 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2006 Ford E-250.
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-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 2006 Ford E-250 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | E-250 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 132 L |