2001 BMW 520 vs. 2001 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2001 BMW 520 and 2001 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-150 (380 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2001 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 520 weights approximately 368 kg more than 2001 Ford F-150.
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, 2001 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 520. (210 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 520. 2001 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 520 | 2001 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 520 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |
