2011 Ford F-250 vs. 1990 BMW 850
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 850 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1990 BMW 850. (297 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 850.
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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-250 | 1990 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-250 | 850 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1966 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 52 L |
