2002 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2007 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, 2002 BMW 330 (421 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 2002 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 421 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |