2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2009 BMW 318
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 951 kg more than 2009 BMW 318. 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 2009 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-150 | 318 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2326 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 63 L |
