1972 BMW Turbo 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 Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 672 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
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 (257 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Turbo | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Turbo | Ranger |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 257 Nm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 16.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2990 mm |