1988 BMW 524 vs. 2001 Ford TE-50
To start off, 2001 Ford TE-50 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 524. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 524 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford TE-50 (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford TE-50 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford TE-50 weights approximately 311 kg more than 1988 BMW 524. 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, 2001 Ford TE-50 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 524. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford TE-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 524.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 2001 Ford TE-50 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 524 | TE-50 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
