2008 BMW 328 vs. 2008 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2008 BMW 328 and 2008 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 328.
Because 2008 Ford F-150 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW 328, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 328. 2008 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW 328 | 2008 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 328 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 114 L |