1962 BMW 1800 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 1,771 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 BMW 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 1800 (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 259 kg more than 1962 BMW 1800.
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, 1962 BMW 1800 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 BMW 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 1800 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 1800 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1771 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1302 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |
