1994 BMW 854 vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 854. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 854 would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1994 BMW 854. (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 854. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1994 BMW 854. 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 854. (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 854.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 854 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3683 mm |
