1993 BMW 840 vs. 2012 Ford E-350
To start off, 2012 Ford E-350 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 840 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1993 BMW 840.
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, 2012 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 2012 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 840 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |
