2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2001 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2001 BMW 320. (170 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 320 weights approximately 686 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
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-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 2001 BMW 320 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | E-350 | 320 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 63 L |