1994 BMW M5 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,795 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1137 kg more than 1994 BMW M5.
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 M5 (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M5 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
