1971 BMW Touring vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring 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 300 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3967 mm |
