2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 278 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (290 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1302 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
