2007 BMW 325 vs. 2001 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Ranger would be higher. Both 2007 BMW 325 and 2001 Ford Ranger are equipped with a 2,497 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2001 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Ranger weights approximately 340 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Ford Ranger (266 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 2001 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |