1998 BMW 318 vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 318 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318.
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 Expedition (365 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (169 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |