1992 BMW 520 vs. 2003 Ford F-250
To start off, 2003 Ford F-250 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 520 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1992 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 922 kg more than 1992 BMW 520. 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, 2003 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 520 | 2003 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 520 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1940 mm |
