2001 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 BMW 330
To start off, 2011 BMW 330 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-150 (380 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2011 BMW 330. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 330.
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, 2001 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 330. (540 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 330. 2001 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford F-150 | 2011 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-150 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 57 L |
