2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2008 BMW 316
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 316 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2008 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 951 kg more than 2008 BMW 316. 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 2008 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-150 | 316 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2326 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 63 L |
