2005 BMW 740 vs. 2006 Ford F-350
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 BMW 740. (255 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 374 kg more than 2006 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, 2005 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-350. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 740 | 2006 Ford F-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 740 | F-350 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 144 L |