1985 BMW 628 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 628 weights approximately 226 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (367 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 628 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1244 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |