1994 BMW 840 vs. 2003 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2003 Ford Excursion is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 840 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2003 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1994 BMW 840.
Because 2003 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 BMW 840. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 2003 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 840 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 167 L |
