2003 BMW 530 vs. 2004 Ford F-150
To start off, 2004 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Ford F-150. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 545 kg more than 2003 BMW 530.
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, 2004 Ford F-150 (343 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 2004 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |