1963 BMW 502 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 502 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 502 (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 502 weights approximately 246 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Ford Ranger (367 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 502. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 502 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 502 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1244 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 85 L |
