2006 BMW 130 vs. 2006 Ford F-250
To start off, both 2006 BMW 130 and 2006 Ford F-250 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250.
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, 2006 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 130. 2006 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 130 | 2006 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 130 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4200 cc |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 144 L |
