1996 BMW 528 vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 528 would be higher. At 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 528 (201 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 969 kg more than 1996 BMW 528.
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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 528. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 528 | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 528 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4200 cc |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 144 L |
