1992 BMW 850 vs. 2009 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 899 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150. 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, 1992 BMW 850 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-150. (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-150. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 2009 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 850 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 132 L |
