1972 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 178 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Ranger (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |
