1981 BMW 725 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 725 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 1981 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 725 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 725 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 21.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2990 mm |