2012 BMW 640 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 640. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW 640 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 BMW 640. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 640. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 669 kg more than 2012 BMW 640. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford F-150 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 640. 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford F-150. (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 640 | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 640 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5007 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1894 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1392 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 3683 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.9 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.8 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 136 L |
