2008 BMW 525 vs. 2004 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 38 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ford Ranger (251 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2004 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |