1985 BMW 324 vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 324 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 288 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350.
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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 324 | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 324 | F-350 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 6260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 115 L |