2009 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 373 kg more than 2005 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, 2009 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1302 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |