1980 BMW 628 vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 628 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 129 more horse power than 1980 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1066 kg more than 1980 BMW 628. 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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 628. 2010 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1980 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1980 BMW 628 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:
| 1980 BMW 628 | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 628 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
