2009 BMW 523 vs. 2008 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 523 weights approximately 383 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350.
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-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 523 | 2008 Ford F-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 523 | F-350 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 6802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 6260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 115 L |