2003 BMW 645 vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 645 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 645 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 645 weights approximately 732 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350. 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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 645. 2003 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 645 | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 645 | F-350 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 144 L |