1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1997 Ford F-150
To start off, 1997 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1997 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 BMW Dinan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 638 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford F-150. (338 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford F-150. 1997 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 1997 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Dinan | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5598 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 976 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3050 mm |
