2001 BMW 320 vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2001 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 320 weights approximately 504 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 320. (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 320. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 320 | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | E-350 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |