2002 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Ford F-150
To start off, 2008 Ford F-150 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 320 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2002 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 320 weights approximately 223 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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 320. 2008 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 320 | 2008 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 114 L |