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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger.
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 Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
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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 | 3246 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |