1975 BMW Coupe vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1975 BMW Coupe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW Coupe.
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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW Coupe. (251 Nm). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW Coupe. 2010 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW Coupe has manual transmission. 1975 BMW Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW Coupe | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Coupe | F-250 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 494 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 6253 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3967 mm |