2006 BMW Z4 vs. 2006 Ford Freestyle
To start off, both 2006 BMW Z4 and 2006 Ford Freestyle were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 230 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4.
Because 2006 Ford Freestyle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW Z4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 BMW Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
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2006 BMW Z4 | 2006 Ford Freestyle | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Z4 | Freestyle |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |