1984 BMW 628 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2007 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 628 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 135 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 | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |