2003 Ford F-250 vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 10 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, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2003 Ford F-250. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2013 BMW M6.
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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford F-250. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford F-250. 2013 BMW M6 has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2003 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW M6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford F-250 | 2013 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-250 | M6 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4903 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2106 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2851 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 80 L |
