2008 BMW Z4 vs. 2006 Ford F-250
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 4,200 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 221 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4.
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, 2006 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW Z4 | 2006 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Z4 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 4200 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 144 L |
