2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2009 BMW 330
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 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 330 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 74 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 821 kg more than 2009 BMW 330. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-150 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2326 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 63 L |
