2009 BMW 135 vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 135 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2009 BMW 135. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 135.
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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 135. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 135 | F-250 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1966 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 132 L |