2001 Ford TE-50 vs. 2006 BMW 645
To start off, 2006 BMW 645 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford TE-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford TE-50 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2001 Ford TE-50. (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford TE-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 645 weights approximately 26 kg more than 2001 Ford TE-50. 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, 2006 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford TE-50. (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford TE-50. 2006 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford TE-50 has manual transmission. 2001 Ford TE-50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford TE-50 | 2006 BMW 645 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | TE-50 | 645 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |