1999 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (318 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1999 Ford Expedition. (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Expedition weights approximately 535 kg more than 2012 BMW 640.
Because 1999 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 640. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW 640 (450 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Expedition. (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Expedition | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Expedition | 640 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
