1999 BMW 740 vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1999 BMW 740. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 514 kg more than 1999 BMW 740. 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 @ 1750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 740 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 2549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3670 mm |
