2000 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 325 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 325 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2000 BMW 325.
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, 2005 Ford F-150 (342 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 325 | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |
