1956 BMW 503 vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 503 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1956 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 503.
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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 503. 2011 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 1956 BMW 503 has manual transmission. 1956 BMW 503 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 503 | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 503 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 132 L |
