2009 BMW Z4 vs. 2006 Ford GT
To start off, 2009 BMW Z4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (550 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2009 BMW Z4. (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford GT weights approximately 89 kg more than 2009 BMW Z4. 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, 2006 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW Z4. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW Z4 | 2006 Ford GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Z4 | GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |
