1997 BMW 850 vs. 2007 Ford F-450
To start off, 2007 Ford F-450 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-450. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-450.
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-450 (495 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 850. (490 Nm). This means 2007 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 850. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 2007 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 850 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3590 mm |
