1996 Ford Ranger vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1094 kg more than 1996 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ranger.
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1996 Ford Ranger | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Ranger | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2507 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2745 mm |