2002 BMW 318 vs. 2009 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 318 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 534 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
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, 2009 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 2009 Ford E-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | E-150 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |