2004 BMW 330 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 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 920 kg more than 2004 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford F-150 (494 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 330 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2410 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 Consumption | 8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |
