2008 BMW 130 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 BMW 130 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 130 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1481 kg more than 2008 BMW 130.
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, 2008 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 2008 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 130 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |
