2005 Ford F-350 vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 7 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, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 780 kg more than 2012 BMW 335.
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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (406 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-350 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | F-350 | 335 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 406 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 57 L |