1990 BMW 518 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 518 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 518 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 142 kg more than 1990 BMW 518.
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 518 (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 518 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 518 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1302 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 80 L |
