2001 Ford F-250 vs. 2001 BMW 325
To start off, both 2001 Ford F-250 and 2001 BMW 325 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 67 more horse power than 2001 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford F-250 weights approximately 665 kg more than 2001 BMW 325. 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 325. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford F-250 | 2001 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-250 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 62 L |
