2009 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger.
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 320 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |