2006 BMW 330 vs. 1968 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Ranchero (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1968 Ford Ranchero.
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, 1968 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (411 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 1968 Ford Ranchero | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Ranchero |
Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 7022 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 110.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |