2001 BMW 735 vs. 2008 Ford F-150
To start off, 2008 Ford F-150 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 735 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-150 (300 HP) has 32 more horse power than 2001 BMW 735. (268 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 735 weights approximately 858 kg more than 2008 Ford F-150.
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, 2008 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 735 | 2008 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 735 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 114 L |
