1995 BMW Dinan vs. 2001 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2001 Ford Excursion is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2001 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1536 kg more than 1995 BMW Dinan.
Because 2001 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 BMW Dinan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Ford Excursion (474 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW Dinan. (403 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW Dinan. 2001 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 2001 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Dinan | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 5405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 3261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3490 mm |
