2006 BMW 530 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 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 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 84 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
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 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-450. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-450.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2007 Ford F-450 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | F-450 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 500 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 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |