2006 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Ford F-450
To start off, 2007 Ford F-450 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-450 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2006 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 320.
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, 2007 Ford F-450 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 320 | 2007 Ford F-450 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | F-450 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 110 L |