2006 BMW 730 vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 730 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2011 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 BMW 730 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 730 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 322 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 74 L |