2010 BMW 550 vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 550 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-350. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-350.
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, 2010 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-350. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
2010 BMW 550 | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | F-350 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 609 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3066 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |