2007 BMW 318 vs. 2000 Ford TS-50
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford TS-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford TS-50 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford TS-50 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford TS-50 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 297 kg more than 2000 Ford TS-50.
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 318 (180 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TS-50. (175 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford TS-50. 2000 Ford TS-50 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TS-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 2000 Ford TS-50 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | TS-50 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1208 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |