2009 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 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 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 7 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320.
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 Ford Ranger (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |