1987 BMW Z1 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW Z1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW Z1 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW Z1 weights approximately 6 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW Z1. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW Z1 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Z1 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1244 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3010 mm |
