1995 BMW 840 vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 840 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 840 weights approximately 774 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 840 | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 840 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |
