2009 BMW 550 vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 550 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-150. (360 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 719 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 550 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 657 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2379 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
