1982 BMW 628 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 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 1386 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 628 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1982 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2856 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 |