2007 BMW 325 vs. 2001 Ford F-150
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-150 (380 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 338 kg more than 2001 Ford F-150.
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, 2001 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (245 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325. 2001 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2001 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |
