2005 BMW 320 vs. 2012 Ford E-150
To start off, 2012 Ford E-150 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1121 kg more than 2005 BMW 320. 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, 2012 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 2012 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2611 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 | 132 L |
