2002 Ford Econovan vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan.
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, 2010 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Econovan | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Econovan | 325 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2770 mm |
