1974 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Ford F-350
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 178 kg more than 1974 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, 2005 Ford F-350 (621 Nm) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2005 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 106 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 6240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3970 mm |
