1993 BMW 856 vs. 1999 Ford F-150
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 856. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 856 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1999 Ford F-150. (360 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 611 kg more than 1999 Ford F-150. 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, 1999 Ford F-150 (597 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 856. (550 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 856. 1999 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 856 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 856 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 856 | 1999 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 856 | F-150 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 597 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3050 mm |