2009 BMW 545 vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 545 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1100 kg more than 2009 BMW 545.
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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 545 | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 545 | F-250 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 6253 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 115 L |