2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger.
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, 2012 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 2012 BMW 320 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Ranger | 320 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |