2008 BMW 740 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 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 740 would be higher. Both 2008 BMW 740 and 2011 Ford Ranger are equipped with a 4,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 740 (303 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 740 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, 2008 BMW 740 (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger. 2008 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 740 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 740 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 74 L |
