2009 BMW 118 vs. 2012 Ford E-150
To start off, 2012 Ford E-150 is newer by 3 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1081 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, 2012 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 2012 Ford E-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | E-150 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2611 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 2085 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 132 L |