1999 BMW Z8 vs. 1999 Ford Econoline
To start off, both 1999 BMW Z8 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1999 Ford Econoline. (302 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Econoline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Econoline weights approximately 830 kg more than 1999 BMW Z8.
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 (569 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW Z8. (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW Z8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z8 | 1999 Ford Econoline | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Z8 | Econoline |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4939 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3510 mm |
