2009 BMW 330 vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330. 2013 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 515 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5888 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2464 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3683 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |