1976 BMW 630 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 4,605 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 49 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 117 kg more than 1976 BMW 630. 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 630 | E-Series |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.38:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 25 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3505 mm |
