1987 BMW 320 vs. 2006 Ford F-350
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1987 BMW 320. (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 498 kg more than 1987 BMW 320. 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 320 | 2006 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 144 L |
