1975 BMW 320 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1742 kg more than 1975 BMW 320.
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, 2006 Ford Ranger (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 320. (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 320 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1975 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 21.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2862 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 80 L |