1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 5.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 5.8 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 868 kg more than 2010 Ford Explorer.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Explorer. (254 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Explorer. 2010 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 5.8 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 5.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 5.8 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 4.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3320 mm |
