1999 BMW 540 vs. 1999 Ford Econoline
To start off, both 1999 BMW 540 and 1999 Ford Econoline were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Ford Econoline. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Econoline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Econoline weights approximately 614 kg more than 1999 BMW 540.
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, 1999 Ford Econoline (474 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 540. (439 Nm). This means 1999 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 540 | 1999 Ford Econoline | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 540 | Econoline |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1771 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3510 mm |
