1977 BMW 528 vs. 2010 Ford Expedition

To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 528 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1977 BMW 528. 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 528. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 528. 2010 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 528 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1977 BMW 528 2010 Ford Expedition
Make BMW Ford
Model 528 Expedition
Year Released 1977 2010
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2788 cc 5400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 178 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 234 Nm 494 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1416 kg 2526 kg
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 5245 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 2002 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1961 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 3023 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 106 L