1998 BMW 845 vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 845. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 845 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 845 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 744 kg more than 1998 BMW 845.
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, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 845. (420 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 845. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 845 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 845 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 845 | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 845 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |
