2006 BMW 323 vs. 2010 Ford Explorer

To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 323 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 323.

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 Explorer (344 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 323. 2010 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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