2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 and 2007 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 325 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 2007 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |
