2006 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Ford F-450
To start off, 2010 Ford F-450 is newer by 4 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 577 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325. 2006 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2010 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2010 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 4390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 144 L |
