1994 BMW 730 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 730 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 730 weights approximately 24 kg more than 2007 Ford Ranger. 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, 1994 BMW 730 (310 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 730 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
