2005 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (225 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (206 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4016 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 84 L |
