2012 Ford F-350 vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 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 157 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330.
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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-350 | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-350 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 300 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 | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 63 L |
