2008 BMW 545 vs. 2000 Ford Econoline

To start off, 2008 BMW 545 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Econoline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Econoline would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2000 Ford Econoline. (197 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Econoline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Econoline weights approximately 350 kg more than 2008 BMW 545.

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 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Econoline. (338 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Econoline.

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