2001 BMW 318 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 153 kg more than 2005 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, 2001 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger. 2001 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 21.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1275 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |