1977 BMW 520 vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 520 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 814 kg more than 1977 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 520. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 520. 2011 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | F-150 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2379 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |