2008 BMW Z4 vs. 2007 Ford GT 500
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford GT 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford GT 500 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford GT 500 weights approximately 230 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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW Z4 | 2007 Ford GT 500 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Z4 | GT 500 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 493 HP |
Torque | 315 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |