2009 BMW 740 vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 740 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP) has 83 more horse power than 2009 BMW 740. (302 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 740.
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-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 740 | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 740 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3998 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 132 L |
