2009 BMW 335 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 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 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 335 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 19.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |