2005 Ford F-350 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 8 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 927 kg more than 2005 Ford F-350. 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-350. (495 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-350 | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | F-350 | 7 Series |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 651 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 80 L |