2008 BMW 130 vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 130 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2008 BMW 130. (268 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 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-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 130. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | F-350 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 132 L |