2009 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 2009 BMW 330 (315 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2300 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 74 L |
