2009 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 598 kg more than 2008 Ford F-150.
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-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2008 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 114 L |