1977 BMW 528 vs. 2011 Ford E-350

To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 34 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), 2011 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1414 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, 2011 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 528. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 528. 2011 Ford E-350 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. 2011 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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