2009 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Ford E-250
To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 and 2009 Ford E-250 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 559 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250.
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, 2009 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2009 Ford E-250 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 120 | E-250 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 132 L |