2007 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 398 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger. 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, 2007 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger. 2007 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 74 L |