1978 BMW M1 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW M1 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 515 kg more than 1978 BMW M1.
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 M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M1 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 82 L |
