2011 Ford F-250 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 120 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120.
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-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120. 2011 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford F-250 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | F-250 | 120 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 548 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1966 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 51 L |