1969 Ford Ranchero vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Ranchero (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520.
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, 1969 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 520. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Ranchero | 2011 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Ranchero | 520 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |
