2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 3 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 5,400 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 118 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 320. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-250 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 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 | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 57 L |
