2006 BMW Z4 vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW Z4 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-150. (248 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW Z4 weights approximately 869 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Ford F-150 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW Z4. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Z4 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 98 L |
