1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1996 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1996 Ford Ranger is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Ranger (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Ranger weights approximately 475 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600. 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, 1996 Ford Ranger (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 1996 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 1600 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2840 mm |
