2005 BMW M3 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 M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M3 (323 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1162 kg more than 2005 BMW M3.
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 M3 (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW M3 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2862 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |