2012 Ford F-250 vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 118 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118.
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-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-250 | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-250 | 118 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 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 | 177 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 |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1966 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 51 L |
