2009 BMW M3 vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW M3 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2013 Ford F-150. (355 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2013 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3. 2013 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW M3 | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5888 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2464 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3683 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |