2007 BMW 130 vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 BMW 130. (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 130. (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 130. 2011 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. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 98 L |