2000 Ford Artic vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Artic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Artic would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Artic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2000 Ford Artic. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Artic.
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 BMW 520 (380 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Artic. (325 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Artic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Artic | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Artic | 520 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3998 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
