2001 BMW 318 vs. 2001 Ford 49
To start off, both 2001 BMW 318 and 2001 Ford 49 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 97 kg more than 2001 Ford 49. 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, 2001 BMW 318 (200 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49. 2001 Ford 49 has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford 49 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 2001 Ford 49 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | 49 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1298 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |