2012 Ford Escape vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2012 Ford Escape and 2012 BMW Z4 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW Z4 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2012 Ford Escape. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Escape weights approximately 167 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4.
Because 2012 BMW Z4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW Z4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 BMW Z4 (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Escape.
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2012 Ford Escape | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Escape | Z4 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1657 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2497 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 55 L |