1972 BMW 520 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 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, 1972 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 16 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |