2005 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 345 kg more than 2005 BMW 318.
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, 2005 BMW 318 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |