2005 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2005 BMW 320 and 2005 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 730 kg more than 2005 BMW 320. 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, 2005 Ford F-150 (342 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320. 2005 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |