1998 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger.
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, 2007 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |