1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 5.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 5.8 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1993 BMW 5.8.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (494 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 5.8 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 5.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 5.8 | F-150 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 494 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5885 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2004 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1887 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3670 mm |