1993 BMW M5 vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M5 (336 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M5 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, 1993 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW M5 | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M5 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 74 L |
