1990 BMW 850 vs. 2001 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2001 Ford Excursion is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2001 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1471 kg more than 1990 BMW 850.
Because 2001 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 BMW 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 850. 2001 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 850 | 2001 Ford Excursion | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 850 | Excursion |
Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 3261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 167 L |