2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2004 BMW 325
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 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 197 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (245 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 2004 BMW 325 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Ranger | 325 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 245 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 63 L |