2003 Ford F-250 vs. 2011 BMW 328
To start off, 2011 BMW 328 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2011 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 675 kg more than 2011 BMW 328. 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 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford F-250 | 2011 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-250 | 328 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 61 L |
