2009 BMW 550 vs. 2001 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 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 18 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 358 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (490 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2001 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5408 cc |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 610 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |