1980 BMW 628 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1402 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 628 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 628 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
