1998 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 724 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
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 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-150. (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-150. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 2009 Ford E-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | E-150 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |