1987 BMW 750 vs. 1996 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1996 Ford Ranger is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1996 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 1996 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
