2002 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 770 kg more than 2002 BMW 330. 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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-150. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2093 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 125 L |
