1981 BMW 525 vs. 2004 Ford F-150
To start off, 2004 Ford F-150 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-150 (380 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1981 BMW 525. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 43 kg more than 1981 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 525. (215 Nm). This means 2004 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 525 | 2004 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1323 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
