2006 BMW 318 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2006 BMW 318 and 2006 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 160 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 318 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | 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 | 280 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 19.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |