2010 Ford Ranger vs. 2000 BMW 730
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 730 weights approximately 298 kg more than 2010 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, 2000 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger. 2000 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Ranger | 2000 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Ranger | 730 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1447 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5171 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3193 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 90 L |
