1993 BMW 316 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 316 would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1993 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 517 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford Ranger (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 316 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1323 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |