2009 Ford F-250 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-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 354 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120. 2010 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-250 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | F-250 | 120 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5399 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 51 L |