1971 BMW Touring vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 41 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), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1590 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| 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 | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3670 mm |
