1992 BMW 540 vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1992 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 689 kg more than 1992 BMW 540. 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 540. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 540 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
