2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2004 BMW 320
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 320 weights approximately 172 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 Ford Ranger (250 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (210 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 2004 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Ranger | 320 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 63 L |
