2009 BMW 530 vs. 2000 Ford TL-50
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford TL-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford TL-50 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2000 Ford TL-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TL-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 458 kg more than 2000 Ford TL-50. 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, 2000 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (500 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530. 2000 Ford TL-50 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TL-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 2000 Ford TL-50 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | TL-50 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 570 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1302 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |