2012 BMW 328 vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2012 BMW 328 and 2012 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1045 kg more than 2012 BMW 328. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 328 | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 328 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1811 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 136 L |
