1982 BMW 328 vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 328 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 873 kg more than 1982 BMW 328.
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) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 328. (210 Nm). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 328 | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 328 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 360 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 2379 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3670 mm |
