2005 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 685 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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, 2011 BMW 120 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-150. (342 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-150 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 51 L |
