2008 BMW 745 vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2008 BMW 745 and 2008 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 745 weights approximately 838 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger. 2008 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 745 | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 745 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |