2007 BMW 130 vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan.
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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | Econovan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2210 mm |