2008 BMW 120 vs. 2008 Ford E-350
To start off, both 2008 BMW 120 and 2008 Ford E-350 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 243 kg more than 2008 Ford E-350.
Because 2008 BMW 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-350, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 2008 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 120 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 132 L |
