2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 BMW 320
To start off, both 2006 Ford Ranger and 2006 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 320 weights approximately 407 kg more 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 (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2006 BMW 320 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Ranger | 320 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4016 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 206 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 63 L |