2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 4 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 15 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 564 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 1 Series 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 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-150 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 53 L |
