1997 Ford F-250 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 16 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1997 Ford F-250. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series 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 401 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 6 series. (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 6 series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford F-250 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-250 | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7275 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2009 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2968 mm |
