2009 BMW 320 vs. 2010 Ford F-450
To start off, 2010 Ford F-450 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 320 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320.
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-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 604 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 2010 Ford F-450 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | F-450 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 814 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 144 L |