1992 BMW 850 vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2011 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 850 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 850 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 322 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 74 L |