2006 BMW 740 vs. 2006 Ford E-250
To start off, both 2006 BMW 740 and 2006 Ford E-250 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 740 (303 HP) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-250. (226 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 740 weights approximately 765 kg more than 2006 Ford E-250. 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, 2006 BMW 740 (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 740 | 2006 Ford E-250 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 740 | E-250 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 226 HP |
Torque | 390 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 132 L |