2007 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Ford E-150
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 428 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150. 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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2008 Ford E-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | E-150 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 6030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |