2007 Ford Freestar vs. 2007 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2007 Ford Freestar and 2007 BMW Z4 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Ford Freestar. (194 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Freestar weights approximately 457 kg more than 2007 BMW Z4.
Because 2007 BMW Z4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW Z4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Freestar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Ford Freestar (331 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Freestar | 2007 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Freestar | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |
