2003 BMW 320 vs. 2006 Ford F-250
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,200 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2003 BMW 320. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 211 kg more than 2003 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 320. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 320. 2003 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 320 | 2006 Ford F-250 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | F-250 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 17.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 144 L |