2001 BMW 325 vs. 2001 Ford TE-50
To start off, both 2001 BMW 325 and 2001 Ford TE-50 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford TE-50 (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2001 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford TE-50 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 325 weights approximately 19 kg more than 2001 Ford TE-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, 2001 Ford TE-50 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford TE-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 325 | 2001 Ford TE-50 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | TE-50 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 68 L |
