2001 Ford 49 vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford 49. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford 49 would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 637 kg more than 2001 Ford 49. 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford 49 | 2012 BMW 640 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | 49 | 640 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3899 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 630 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1935 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2855 mm |