1998 Ford F-250 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1998 Ford F-250. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-250 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Because 1998 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 5 Series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford F-250 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-250 | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2968 mm |
