2007 BMW 318 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 207 kg more than 2007 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |