1980 BMW 628 vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 628 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 179 more horse power than 1980 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1980 BMW 628. 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 628. 2011 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1980 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1980 BMW 628 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:
| 1980 BMW 628 | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 628 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2787 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
