2008 Ford F-450 vs. 2010 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 BMW 320 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford F-450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford F-450 would be higher. 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2010 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 320.
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 501 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 320. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 2010 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-450 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| 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 | 6670 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 57 L |
