2004 BMW 316 vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 316 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 (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2004 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 887 kg more than 2004 BMW 316. 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 (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 316. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 316 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:
2004 BMW 316 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5885 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2004 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1887 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |