2008 BMW 530 vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2008 BMW 530. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 773 kg more than 2008 BMW 530. 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |