2005 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2005 BMW 320 and 2005 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 312 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.
Because 2005 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Ranger (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2170 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |
