2002 BMW 520 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,170 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 520 (168 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 520 weights approximately 368 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, 2002 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 520 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1302 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |