2006 BMW 745 vs. 2006 Ford F-250
To start off, both 2006 BMW 745 and 2006 Ford F-250 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 745 weights approximately 399 kg more than 2006 Ford F-250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-250. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-250. 2006 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 745 | 2006 Ford F-250 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 745 | F-250 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4423 cc | 4200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 17.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 144 L |