2008 BMW Z4 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 Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW Z4 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW Z4 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 Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW Z4 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Z4 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
