2005 BMW 330 vs. 2000 Ford TL-50
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford TL-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford TL-50 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2000 Ford TL-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TL-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 203 kg more than 2000 Ford TL-50. 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, 2000 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2000 Ford TL-50 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | TL-50 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 570 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1302 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 37 L |