2001 BMW 520 vs. 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod

To start off, both 2001 BMW 520 and 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod (469 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2001 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 520 weights approximately 368 kg more than 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod.

Because 2001 BMW 520 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 BMW 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 520 (210 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod. (178 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod.

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