2006 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 325 would be higher. At 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1034 kg more than 2006 BMW 325.
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-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 325 | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | F-250 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2664 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 144 L |