2006 BMW 645 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 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 645 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-450. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-450.
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-450 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 645.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 645 | 2007 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 645 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
