1998 BMW 845 vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 12 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1998 BMW 845. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 845. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 905 kg more than 1998 BMW 845. 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 845. (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 845. 2010 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. 2010 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 845 | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 845 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3327 mm |