1990 BMW 730 vs. 2006 Ford E-350
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 730 would be higher. At 5,408 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 74 more horse power than 1990 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 888 kg more than 1990 BMW 730. 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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 730 | 2006 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 132 L |
