2000 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 325 (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 325 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2010 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 325 | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |
