2006 BMW 323 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2006 BMW 323 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 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger.
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 (257 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 323 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 323 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2499 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |
