2009 BMW 535 vs. 2001 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 BMW 535 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-150 (380 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 535.
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, 2001 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 535. (407 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 535. 2001 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 535 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 535 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 535 | 2001 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 535 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 610 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |