2006 BMW 530 vs. 2000 Ford TL-50
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 6 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, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford TL-50 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford TL-50 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 328 kg more than 2000 Ford TL-50.
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 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2000 Ford TL-50 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | TL-50 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1798 cc |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1302 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |
