2001 BMW 320 vs. 2001 Ford F-250
To start off, both 2001 BMW 320 and 2001 Ford F-250 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-250 (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2001 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford F-250 weights approximately 755 kg more than 2001 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Ford F-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 320. (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 320 | 2001 Ford F-250 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | F-250 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |