2008 BMW 530 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 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 530 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | F-350 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 385 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |