2008 BMW 118 vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 118 would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118.
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, 2011 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118. 2008 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |