1975 BMW 1502 vs. 2007 Ford F-150
To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502.
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, 2007 Ford F-150 (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1502 | 2007 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 1502 | F-150 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3520 mm |