2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2011 BMW 123
To start off, 2011 BMW 123 is newer by 2 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 98 more horse power than 2011 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 123 weights approximately 519 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 123. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 123.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-250 | 2011 BMW 123 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | F-250 | 123 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
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 | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 51 L |