1989 BMW 750 vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 22 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1989 BMW 750. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 702 kg more than 1989 BMW 750. 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 Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 750. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 106 L |
