2008 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (268 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 270 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
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 330 (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |