1972 BMW Touring vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1622 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3023 mm |
