2005 BMW 530 vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (184 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1139 kg more than 2005 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2729 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5603 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2192 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1994 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3386 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
