1998 BMW V12 vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW V12 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW V12 (570 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-350. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 1998 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-350. (548 Nm). This means 1998 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW V12 | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | V12 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 570 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 909 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3967 mm |
