2007 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2007 BMW 530 and 2007 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2007 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-150. (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-150. 2007 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford F-150 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 2007 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3520 mm |
