1979 BMW 725 vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 725 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1979 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 725.
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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 725 | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 725 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3683 mm |
