2004 Ford E-350 vs. 2004 BMW 318
To start off, both 2004 Ford E-350 and 2004 BMW 318 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-350 weights approximately 842 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford E-350 (475 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm). This means 2004 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford E-350 | 2004 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | E-350 | 318 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2422 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 63 L |
