2000 Ford TL-50 vs. 2005 BMW 316
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford TL-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford TL-50 would be higher. At 1,798 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford TL-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford TL-50 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford TL-50 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 163 kg more than 2000 Ford TL-50.
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, 2000 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 316. (175 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford TL-50 | 2005 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | TL-50 | 316 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1465 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 63 L |
