2008 BMW 318 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 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 2011 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
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 | 148 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |