2008 BMW 120 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 1 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 321 kg more than 2008 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 120 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 201 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 16.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |