2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2010 BMW Z4
To start off, 2010 BMW Z4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2010 BMW Z4. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW Z4 weights approximately 514 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW Z4. (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 2010 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-350 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 55 L |
