2007 BMW 118 vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 118 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 118 weights approximately 294 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
Because 2009 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 118 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 136 L |
