2007 BMW 130 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2007 BMW 130 and 2007 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2007 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 59 L |