1984 BMW 316 vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 316 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 267 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1984 BMW 316. 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 316. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 316 | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 316 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1767 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3683 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 98 L |
