2010 Ford F-150 vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 658 kg more than 2007 BMW 525. 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford F-150 | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-150 | 525 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5885 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2004 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1887 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
