2004 BMW 745 vs. 2006 Ford E-350
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 745 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 745 (310 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 503 kg more than 2004 BMW 745.
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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 745. (451 Nm). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 745 | 2006 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 745 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 2488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 132 L |
