2008 BMW M3 vs. 2010 Ford F-450
To start off, 2010 Ford F-450 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW M3 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-450. (326 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-450.
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, 2010 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 2010 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 4390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 144 L |
