2012 Ford F-350 vs. 2005 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 320 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320.
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-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-350 | 2005 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-350 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 63 L |
