2012 Ford F-250 vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW Z4 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2011 BMW Z4. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW Z4.
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, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW Z4. (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW Z4. 2012 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-250 | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-250 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1966 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 55 L |
