1995 BMW CLS vs. 2013 Ford E-Series

To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW CLS would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (222 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series.

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, 2013 Ford E-Series (387 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW CLS. (260 Nm). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW CLS. 2013 Ford E-Series has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW CLS has manual transmission. 1995 BMW CLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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