2008 BMW 735 vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, both 2008 BMW 735 and 2008 Ford F-450 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP) has 82 more horse power than 2008 BMW 735. (268 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 735.
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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 735. 2008 BMW 735 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2008 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 735 | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 735 | F-450 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3598 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 350 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 144 L |