2005 Ford F-350 vs. 2008 BMW 316
To start off, 2008 BMW 316 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2008 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 316 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2005 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 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 316. (176 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-350 | 2008 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-350 | 316 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 63 L |
