2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 1007 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 7 Series. (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 7 Series. 2013 BMW 7 Series has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-350 | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 80 L |
