2008 BMW 328 vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 328 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Ranger (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 328 | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 328 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 74 L |
