2006 BMW 545 vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 545 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 BMW 545. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 545.
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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 545 | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 545 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2464 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
