2006 BMW 323 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 BMW 323 is newer by 1 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. Both 2006 BMW 323 and 2005 Ford Ranger are equipped with a 2,497 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 323 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, 2006 BMW 323 (230 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 323 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 323 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |