2008 BMW 130 vs. 2008 Ford F-350
To start off, both 2008 BMW 130 and 2008 Ford F-350 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2008 BMW 130. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 130 weights approximately 268 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350.
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, 2008 Ford F-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 130 | 2008 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 130 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 6802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 6260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 115 L |
