2009 BMW 535 vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, both 2009 BMW 535 and 2009 Ford F-350 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 535. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 535 | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 535 | F-350 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 6260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 115 L |