2005 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ranger (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330.
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, 2005 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger. 2005 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |
