1958 BMW 600 vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1802 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1958 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1958 BMW 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 600 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 2352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 3670 mm |
