1999 BMW M28i vs. 1999 Ford Econoline
To start off, both 1999 BMW M28i 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 7,275 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW M28i (250 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1999 Ford Econoline. (213 HP @ 2800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW M28i should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Econoline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Econoline weights approximately 745 kg more than 1999 BMW M28i.
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 (575 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW M28i. (355 Nm). This means 1999 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW M28i.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW M28i | 1999 Ford Econoline | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M28i | Econoline |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 7275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2445 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 |
