1962 BMW 3200 CS vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1362 kg more than 1962 BMW 3200 CS.
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 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 BMW 3200 CS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 3200 CS | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 3200 CS | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
| 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 Weight | 1500 kg | 2862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
