2008 BMW 750 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 BMW 750 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 750 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 750 weights approximately 78 kg more than 2007 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 750 (488 Nm @ 3499 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 2008 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 750 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 750 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3499 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 16.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |