2007 BMW 120 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 1 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 365 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 BMW 120 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 120 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |