2003 BMW 730 vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 730 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2003 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 730.
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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 730 | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | F-350 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |