1989 BMW 850 vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1989 BMW 850. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1396 kg more than 1989 BMW 850. 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 850 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 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 | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 2651 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 127 L |