1974 BMW Touring vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2252 kg more than 1974 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 629 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 5949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 3282 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3490 mm |
