2004 BMW 318 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 318 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (222 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2013 Ford E-Series.
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, 2013 Ford E-Series (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318. 2013 Ford E-Series 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. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 BMW 318 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | E-Series |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.38:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 25 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2085 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 150 L |