1996 BMW 545 vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1996 BMW 545. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 637 kg more than 1996 BMW 545. 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, 1996 BMW 545 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150. 2011 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 545 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 545 | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 545 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2287 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |
