2000 Ford Ranger vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2000 Ford Ranger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. Both 2000 Ford Ranger and 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Ranger (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 202 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Ranger (250 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (190 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Ranger | 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ranger | CLK |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 69 L |
