2006 BMW 120 vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 120 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2006 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 820 kg more than 2006 BMW 120. 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 120. 2010 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 120 | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 120 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 127 L |