2009 BMW 523 vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 523 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 2011 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 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 523 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 523 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
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 | 175 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |