2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 and 2009 Ford F-250 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 419 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 5399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 115 L |
