2009 BMW 335 vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 335 would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 885 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335. 2012 Ford F-450 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 335 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 6700 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 142 L |
