1982 BMW 328 vs. 1997 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1997 Ford Ranger is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 328 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 111 kg more than 1997 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, 1982 BMW 328 (210 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm). This means 1982 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 328 | 1997 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 328 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1395 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2840 mm |
