2009 BMW 318 vs. 2009 Ford F-450
To start off, both 2009 BMW 318 and 2009 Ford F-450 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318.
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, 2009 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 614 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 318 | 2009 Ford F-450 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | F-450 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 814 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 144 L |