2000 Ford TL-50 vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 12 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2000 Ford TL-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 530. (540 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford TL-50 | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | TL-50 | 530 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 540 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |