2005 Ford F-350 vs. 2006 BMW 320
To start off, 2006 BMW 320 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2006 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 320 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2005 Ford F-350.
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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 320. (340 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-350 | 2006 BMW 320 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | F-350 | 320 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 340 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 60 L |