2006 BMW 523 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 523 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 523 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 523 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2499 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
