2008 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (202 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |
