1988 BMW 520 vs. 2007 Ford E-350
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 520 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (476 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 520 | 2007 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 520 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |
