1995 BMW 317 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger

To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 317. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 317 would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 317 (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 317 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 317 weights approximately 53 kg more than 2005 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, 1995 BMW 317 (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 317 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.

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