1997 BMW 850 vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 666 kg more than 1997 BMW 850.
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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-150. (387 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 850 | E-150 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 387 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2611 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2085 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3505 mm |