1990 BMW M3 vs. 2011 Ford E-250
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW M3 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3. 2011 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 2011 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2154 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 125 L |
