2009 BMW 118 vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 118 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1420 kg more than 2009 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 118 | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 118 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 115 L |
