2008 BMW 550 vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster 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-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 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-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | F-350 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 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 | 2890 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |