1995 BMW Dinan 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 Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 759 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) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW Dinan. (403 Nm). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW Dinan. 2009 Ford E-350 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. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Dinan | E-350 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 475 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 15 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3510 mm |