2006 BMW 645 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2006 BMW 645 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (149 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2006 BMW 645.
Because 2006 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 645. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 645 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 645 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
