2003 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Ford F-350

To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 3 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 46 kg more than 2003 BMW 530. 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, 2003 BMW 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-350. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-350.

Compare all specifications:

2003 BMW 530 2006 Ford F-350
Make BMW Ford
Model 530 F-350
Year Released 2003 2006
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2993 cc 5408 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 501 Nm 495 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 106 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1670 kg 1716 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 5760 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 2430 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 3490 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.9 L/100km 6.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 144 L


 

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