2007 BMW 130 vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 130 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 BMW 130. (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 130.
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, 2010 Ford F-150 (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 130. (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 130. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 130 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 130 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 136 L |
