2008 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1535 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
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 Ford F-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | F-250 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 105.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 3075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 114 L |