2004 BMW 520 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 520 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 520 weights approximately 395 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, 2004 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 520 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
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 | 1275 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |