2006 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 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. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 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 530 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |