2006 BMW 118 vs. 1995 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Ford Ranger (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 118 | 1995 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2840 mm |