2004 BMW 120 vs. 2008 Ford E-250
To start off, 2008 Ford E-250 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 120 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (141 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 120 weights approximately 228 kg more than 2008 Ford E-250.
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, 2008 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 120. 2008 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 120 | 2008 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 120 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.9 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 132 L |
