1990 BMW 525 vs. 1968 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1990 BMW 525 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Ranchero (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1990 BMW 525. (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 525 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1968 Ford Ranchero.
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, 1968 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 525. (240 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 525 | 1968 Ford Ranchero | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Ranchero |
Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 7022 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 110.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |