2006 Ford E-350 vs. 2010 BMW 128
To start off, 2010 BMW 128 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 128 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2006 Ford E-350.
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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford E-350 | 2010 BMW 128 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | E-350 | 128 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4361 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 53 L |