1998 BMW 730 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1111 kg more than 1998 BMW 730.
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, 1998 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 730 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |