2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2004 BMW 325
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 161 kg more than 2004 BMW 325.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325. 2004 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. 2004 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 2004 BMW 325 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Ranger | 325 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |