2007 BMW M6 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 BMW M6 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 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (206 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M6 weights approximately 797 kg more than 2006 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 M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 2006 Ford Ranger has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Ranger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW M6 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M6 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4997 cc | 4016 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2005 kg | 1208 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 84 L |