1997 Ford F-250 vs. 2005 BMW 318
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-250 (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 985 kg more than 2005 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 318. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford F-250 (575 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford F-250 | 2005 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-250 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2380 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2740 mm |
