2000 BMW 316 vs. 2012 Ford E-150
To start off, 2012 Ford E-150 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 316 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2000 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1213 kg more than 2000 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 316 | 2012 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 316 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |
