2005 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 7 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, 2012 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2012 BMW 730.
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, 2012 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-150. (342 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 730 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 | 2012 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-150 | 730 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 82 L |
