1990 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1990 BMW 320. (115 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 320.
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, 1990 BMW 320 (224 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm). This means 1990 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 320 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2840 mm |
