2009 BMW 125 vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 125 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 121 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
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, 2009 BMW 125 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 125 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 74 L |
