2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2007 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW Z4 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2007 BMW Z4. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1044 kg more than 2007 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 2007 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-150 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2379 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |
