2001 BMW M vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW M would be higher. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 72 kg more than 2001 BMW M.
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 M (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 74 L |
