2009 BMW 323 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 BMW 323 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. Both 2009 BMW 323 and 2005 Ford Ranger are equipped with a 2,497 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 323 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 323 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 323 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 323 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
