1996 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 525 (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1352 kg more than 1996 BMW 525.
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, 1996 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 525 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 80 L |
