2006 Ford E-350 vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 6 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 5,408 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 73 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1068 kg more than 2012 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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 120. (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-350 | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | E-350 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2488 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 51 L |
