1998 BMW 325 vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 325 (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 325 weights approximately 139 kg more than 2001 Ford Econovan. 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, 1998 BMW 325 (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 325 | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2210 mm |
