2007 BMW 318 vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 318 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1225 kg more than 2007 BMW 318. 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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 318 | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 115 L |
