2008 Ford F-350 vs. 2012 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 BMW 330 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2012 BMW 330. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 330.
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-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 330. (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-350 | 2012 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-350 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6802 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 57 L |
