2005 BMW 520 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 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 520 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 520 weights approximately 223 kg more than 2010 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, 2005 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 520 | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 520 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
