1997 Ford F-250 vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 7,275 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1997 Ford F-250. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2011 BMW 535.
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, 1997 Ford F-250 (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford F-250 | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-250 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7275 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2969 mm |
