1999 BMW 740 vs. 1999 Ford F-150
To start off, both 1999 BMW 740 and 1999 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1999 Ford F-150. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 737 kg more than 1999 Ford F-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 BMW 740 (560 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford F-150. (393 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford F-150. 1999 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 1999 Ford F-150 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 740 | 1999 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 740 | F-150 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3899 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 393 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3520 mm |