1995 Ford Ranger vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (159 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1995 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, 2011 BMW 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Ranger. (305 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Ranger | 2011 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Ranger | 520 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2968 mm |
