1997 Ford Ranger vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1997 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 614 kg more than 1997 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 6 series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Ranger | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Ranger | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2507 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2009 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2968 mm |
