1988 BMW 525 vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Ranger (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525.
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, 2011 Ford Ranger (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 74 L |
