1989 BMW 850 vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ranger.
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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger. 1989 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 850 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 322 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 74 L |