2001 BMW 318 vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 318 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318.
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 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |
