2002 BMW 332 vs. 2002 Ford F-250
To start off, both 2002 BMW 332 and 2002 Ford F-250 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2002 Ford F-250. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford F-250 weights approximately 695 kg more than 2002 BMW 332.
Because 2002 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 BMW 332. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 332. (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2002 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 332. 2002 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 332 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 332 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 332 | 2002 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 332 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3490 mm |
