2000 BMW 323 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger

To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 323 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 323 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1246 kg more than 2000 BMW 323.

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, 2000 BMW 323 (245 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm). This means 2000 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 2000 BMW 323 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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