2009 BMW 118 vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 1 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 50 kg more than 2009 BMW 118.
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, 2009 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1436 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 80 L |