1996 BMW 540 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (206 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 527 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger. 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 540 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 540 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4016 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1208 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 84 L |