1979 BMW 628 vs. 2004 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2004 Ford Ranger is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Ranger weights approximately 172 kg more than 1979 BMW 628.
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, 2004 Ford Ranger (251 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 628. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 628 | 2004 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |