2005 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1139 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4200 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 144 L |
