1986 BMW M6 vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW M6 would be higher. At 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1159 kg more than 1986 BMW M6.
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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW M6. (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M6 | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M6 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 4200 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 144 L |
