1989 BMW 750 vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 750 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 830 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 750. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 750 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 132 L |
