2004 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger.
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 525 (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |