1981 BMW 628 vs. 2009 Ford F-450
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 628 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1981 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 628.
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, 2009 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 628 | 2009 Ford F-450 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | F-450 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 814 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 144 L |