2003 BMW 320 vs. 2004 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2004 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Ranger weights approximately 332 kg more than 2003 BMW 320. 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, 2004 Ford Ranger (251 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 320. (200 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 320 | 2004 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 74 L |