2008 BMW 550 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 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 550 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 360 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 723 kg more than 2008 BMW 550.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |