2007 BMW 116 vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 116 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Ranger (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116.
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 Ford Ranger (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 116 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 322 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |