2001 BMW 740 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 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 740 weights approximately 507 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 740 (410 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger. 2001 BMW 740 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 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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