2007 BMW 118 vs. 2000 Ford TL-50

To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 7 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford TL-50 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford TL-50 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford TL-50 weights approximately 72 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. 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, 2000 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (181 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118. 2000 Ford TL-50 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TL-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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