2005 Ford E-250 vs. 2002 BMW Z8
To start off, 2005 Ford E-250 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW Z8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW Z8 would be higher. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2005 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-250 weights approximately 719 kg more than 2002 BMW Z8.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 BMW Z8 (500 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford E-250. (388 Nm). This means 2002 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford E-250 | 2002 BMW Z8 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | E-250 | Z8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2304 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 21.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 73 L |
