1999 BMW 323 vs. 2010 Ford F-450
To start off, 2010 Ford F-450 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 323 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1999 BMW 323. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 323.
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, 2010 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 569 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 323. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 323 | 2010 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 323 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 4390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 144 L |
