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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1972 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (165 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
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 | 1989 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |