1986 BMW 730 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 42 kg more than 1986 BMW 730.
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, 1986 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 730 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 74 L |
