2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 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 335 (600 Nm) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (250 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 335 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 335 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Ranger | 335 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 600 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 57 L |