2009 BMW 325 vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 691 kg more than 2009 BMW 325. 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, 2009 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-150. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 2287 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 98 L |