2004 BMW 730 vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 730 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 712 kg more than 2004 BMW 730. 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 730 | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |
