2000 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Daihatsu Cuore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Daihatsu Cuore would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Cuore. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Cuore.
Because 2006 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Daihatsu Cuore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Cuore. (89 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Cuore | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Cuore | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.9 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2840 mm |
