2002 BMW 740 vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2002 BMW 740. (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 740 weights approximately 718 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
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 740 (600 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm). This means 2002 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 740 | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 740 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 106 L |