2008 BMW 318 vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 318 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 984 kg more than 2008 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 318 | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2379 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |
