2006 BMW 730 vs. 2012 Ford E-150
To start off, 2012 Ford E-150 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 730 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-150 weights approximately 791 kg more than 2006 BMW 730.
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, 2012 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 730 | 2012 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 132 L |
