2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1331 kg more than 2011 BMW 120.
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, 2011 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Ranger | 120 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |