2009 BMW 120 vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 1 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 175 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120.
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 530 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 120 | F-450 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 144 L |