1996 BMW 520 vs. 2010 Ford F-450
To start off, 2010 Ford F-450 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 520 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1996 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 520.
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-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 624 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 520 | 2010 Ford F-450 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | F-450 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 814 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 144 L |