2005 BMW 740 vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 BMW 740. (255 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 404 kg more than 2005 BMW 740. 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, 2005 BMW 740 (600 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (475 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 740 | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 740 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 5406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 475 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 106 L |