2012 BMW 330 vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW 330 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (405 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2012 BMW 330. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 330.
Because 2013 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 330. (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 330. 2013 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 BMW 330 | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 5603 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1811 mm | 2464 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1994 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3378 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 98 L |