2004 BMW 320 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 172 kg more than 2004 BMW 320.
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, 2006 Ford Ranger (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 320 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |
