1998 BMW 740 vs. 2006 Ford F-350
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1998 BMW 740. (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 718 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 740. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 740 | 2006 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 740 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 110 L |
