1998 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1998 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Explorer weights approximately 275 kg more than 2012 BMW 328.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Explorer | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Explorer | 328 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |
