2000 Ford Ranger vs. 2010 BMW 120

To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Ford Ranger. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 142 kg more than 2000 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, 2010 BMW 120 (351 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Ranger. (250 Nm). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Ranger. 2010 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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