2004 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-150 (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 342 kg more than 2012 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 320 (380 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford F-150. (343 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford F-150 | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-150 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 3.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 57 L |
