2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 3 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 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 374 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 2012 BMW 116 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | F-150 | 116 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
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 | 310 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 51 L |