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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 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 300 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
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 | 2498 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |
