2007 Ford E-150 vs. 1990 BMW 850
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford E-150.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 1990 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | E-150 | 850 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 52 L |
