2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (311 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 449 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-150 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 53 L |
