2007 BMW 545 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2007 BMW 545 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (206 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 200 kg more than 2007 BMW 545.
Because 2007 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 545. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 545 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 545 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4016 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 84 L |
