2005 BMW 750 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 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 750 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 912 kg more than 2005 BMW 750.
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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 2005 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 750 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
