1973 BMW Touring vs. 2001 Ford F-150
To start off, 2001 Ford F-150 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 4,193 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1973 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, 2001 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2001 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3050 mm |
