2007 BMW 523 vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 523 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1111 kg more than 2007 BMW 523. 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, 2011 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523. 2011 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 523 | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 523 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 125 L |
