2001 Ford 49 vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford 49. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford 49 would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49.
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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford 49 | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | 49 | 525 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2968 mm |
