2004 BMW 318 vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2004 BMW 318 and 2004 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1104 kg more than 2004 BMW 318. 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (175 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 318 | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |
