2001 Ford TE-50 vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 11 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, 2001 Ford TE-50 (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford TE-50 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford TE-50 weights approximately 176 kg more than 2012 BMW 320. 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, 2001 Ford TE-50 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 320. (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2001 Ford TE-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford TE-50 | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | TE-50 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |
