1972 BMW Touring vs. 2013 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2013 Ford Explorer 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Explorer (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1037 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 Explorer (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Explorer 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 Explorer | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.8: 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5006 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2291 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
