2005 BMW 325 vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm) has 847 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (238 Nm). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 142 L |
