2008 Ford F-350 vs. 2001 BMW Z3
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW Z3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW Z3 would be higher. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2001 BMW Z3. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z3 weights approximately 208 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350.
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, 2008 Ford F-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Z3. (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-350 | 2001 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-350 | Z3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6802 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 51 L |
