2007 BMW Z4 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2007 BMW Z4 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 453 kg more than 2007 BMW Z4.
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 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW Z4 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Z4 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 82 L |