2001 BMW 520 vs. 2007 Ford E-250
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 520 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2001 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 520.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 520. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 520 | 2007 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 520 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |
