2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (155 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 271 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120. 2010 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Ranger | 120 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |