2003 BMW 530 vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 7 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 726 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (398 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 530. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 2298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5885 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2004 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |