2005 BMW 730 vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 730 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 417 kg more than 2005 BMW 730. 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 2352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 98 L |
