2001 BMW 318 vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 318 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1126 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. 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, 2011 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 125 L |
