1992 BMW 730 vs. 1979 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1992 BMW 730 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 730 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 730 (260 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 1979 Ford Ranchero has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 730 | 1979 Ford Ranchero | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Ranchero |
Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1992 cc |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 925 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2300 mm |