1978 BMW 628 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger.
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, 1978 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 628 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |