2008 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 BMW 318
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 41 kg more than 2006 BMW 318.
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, 2006 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger. 2006 BMW 318 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. 2006 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 2006 BMW 318 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Ranger | 318 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |