2009 BMW 530 vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2009 BMW 530 and 2009 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 354 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-150. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-150. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |