2004 BMW 745 vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 745 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 BMW 745. (310 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 745.
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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 745. (451 Nm). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 745 | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 745 | F-450 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 881 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 144 L |