2000 BMW 318 vs. 1995 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 5 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 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Ranger (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 318 weights approximately 45 kg more 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, 1995 Ford Ranger (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 318. (181 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 318 | 1995 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2840 mm |
