1989 BMW 750 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 24 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), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1989 BMW 750.
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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 750. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 750 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 750 | E-Series |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.06:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1511 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 150 L |