1988 BMW 730 vs. 2008 Ford F-350
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 730 would be higher. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1988 BMW 730. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 730 weights approximately 493 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ford F-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 730 | 2008 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 6802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 6260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 115 L |
