2004 BMW 320 vs. 2004 Ford E-250
To start off, both 2004 BMW 320 and 2004 Ford E-250 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-250 weights approximately 900 kg more than 2004 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford E-250 (389 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (210 Nm). This means 2004 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 320 | 2004 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |
