1992 BMW 740 vs. 2006 Ford E-350
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2006 Ford E-350. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 740. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 2006 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 740 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 132 L |
