2001 Ford F-250 vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 256 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Because 2001 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 530. 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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford F-250. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford F-250 | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | F-250 | 530 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |