2005 BMW 320 vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 459 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320. 2005 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 144 L |
