1992 BMW 545 vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 1992 BMW 545 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 545 | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 545 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1684 mm |
