1988 BMW M3 vs. 2006 Ford E-350
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW M3 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1988 BMW M3. (192 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M3 weights approximately 76 kg more than 2006 Ford E-350.
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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW M3. (230 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 2006 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 132 L |
