2005 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2005 BMW 530 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 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 608 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.
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 530 (410 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 1758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1212 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |