2006 BMW 323 vs. 2009 Ford F-150

To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 323 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 323.

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, 2009 Ford F-150 (294 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 323. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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