1990 BMW 850 vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 20 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 BMW 850. (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 736 kg more than 1990 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 850. 2010 Ford Expedition 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. 2010 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 850 | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| 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 | 297 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 106 L |
