2009 BMW 650 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 117 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 650 (491 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (250 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 650 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
