2008 Ford Ranger vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 278 kg more than 2008 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, 2010 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 2010 BMW 118 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Ranger | 118 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |