1973 BMW 3 vs. 1996 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1996 Ford Ranger is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Ranger weights approximately 125 kg more than 1973 BMW 3.
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, 1973 BMW 3 (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 3 | 1996 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 3 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3153 cc | 2507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2840 mm |